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Risk factors for Buruli ulcer disease in Ghana: A matched case-control study in four selected endemic districts of Eastern and Oti Regions
BACKGROUND: Buruli ulcer disease (BUD) remains a poorly understood neglected tropical disease (NTD). The 2021-2030 WHO NTD Roadmap prioritises addressing …
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Risk factors associated with dengue and chikungunya seroprevalence and seroconversion among urban populations in western and coastal Kenya
BACKGROUND: Dengue virus (DENV) and chikungunya virus (CHIKV) are arboviruses that are endemic to Kenya. Most DENV infections are asymptomatic …
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Evaluation of a One Health public health program based on minimum inputs to control Taenia solium in Madagascar
Cysticercosis in humans caused by the parasite Taenia solium is one of the World Health Organization's Neglected Tropical Diseases. The …
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Performance of novel onchocerciasis rapid diagnostic tests in a field setting in South Sudan
INTRODUCTION: Onchocerciasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by Onchocerca volvulus and is primarily controlled through mass drug administration (MDA) …
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Nationwide variation of snakebite incidence in Kenya: Community surveys as an integrated NTD approach
INTRODUCTION: Snakebite envenoming is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) of public health concern in Kenya. Its true burden remains elusive …
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Health professionals’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices in snakebite management: A study from high-burden areas in the Afar Region, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Snakebite envenoming remains a significant public health challenge, particularly in rural and resource-limited tropical regions such as sub-Saharan Africa. …
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Lessons from piloting and scaling a real-time DHIS2 based treatment reporting tool for mass drug administration in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Mass drug administration (MDA) is the main intervention strategy for the elimination of several neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). In …
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Medical and health students’ insights into mycetoma: A survey-based study on knowledge and clinical practices
BACKGROUND: Mycetoma poses significant public health challenges, especially in resource-limited settings. Well-trained healthcare professionals with both comprehensive knowledge and practical …
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The associations between Schistosoma mansoni infection, pre-treatment symptoms, praziquantel side effects, and treatment efficacy in Ugandan school-aged children
BACKGROUND: Over 240 million people have schistosomiasis. Mass drug administration (MDA) with the anthelmintic praziquantel is the cornerstone of control. …
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Detection of dengue, malaria, and additional causes of acute febrile illness: The need for expanded testing, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Dengue virus (DENV) infection has not been previously reported from Bayelsa State, Nigeria. We aimed to determine the prevalence of …
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Community perceptions and practices on hepatic veno-occlusive disease in Tigray, Ethiopia: An explorative study challenging the attribution to Ageratum conyzoides
BACKGROUND: Hepatic veno-occlusive disease (HVOD) is a rare but severe condition characterized by the blockage of microscopic veins in the …
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Seroprevalence and geospatial epidemiology of yaws: Evidence from Ghana
BACKGROUND: Yaws, a neglected tropical disease caused by Treponema pallidum subsp. pertenue remains a public health challenge in endemic regions. …
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Epidemiology of ovale, vivax and falciparum malaria in the highlands of Cameroon: An integrated community survey of human infection and vector abundance
Despite global malaria control efforts, the disease caused 263 million cases and 597,000 deaths in 2023. While Plasmodium falciparum accounts …
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Harnessing traditional healers role in strengthening Africa’s public health response: A case study of Mpox outbreak
Mpox, a zoonotic viral disease endemic in Central and West Africa, has posed major public health challenges, particularly following the …
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Leveraging paired serology to estimate the incidence of typhoidal Salmonella infection in the STRATAA study
Serologic surveillance of at-risk populations can be used to directly estimate the incidence of typhoidal Salmonella infection across a variety …
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First field evaluation of novel LDH- and HRP2-based rapid tests for Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum malaria diagnosis
BACKGROUND: Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are crucial for malaria diagnosis. Where Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax are co-endemic, and where …
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Leprosy stigma in the healthcare setting: Lived experiences of persons affected by leprosy in Niger
Leprosy-related stigma is deeply rooted in history and permeates every aspect of society, and stigmatization by healthcare professionals is no …
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A review and in silico screening of plant-derived snake venom/toxin inhibitors: ADMET, drug-likeness, and medicinal chemistry profiling
Snakebite envenomation remains a pressing global health issue, contributing to high rates of illness and death. It also imposes significant …
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Barriers to rabies control through mass dog vaccination in rural Uganda: Insights from community perspectives and key informant interviews
BACKGROUND: Globally, rabies claims about 59,000 human lives annually, and 99% of human transmission is by dogs. The disease is …
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MoLEP—Co-creating a Mycobacterium leprae transmission interruption program for the Morogoro region, Tanzania
The global goal for leprosy elimination is the interruption of Mycobacterium leprae transmission, resulting in zero new leprosy patients. In …